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24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE para el Servtcto LG (Atenct6n al Chente) 24 horas al dia, 7 dias a la semana 24 HEURES SUR 24, SERVICE _, LA CLIENTI2LE LG 7 JOURS SUR 7...
English Version Crisper Humidity Control Spanish Version Removing Crisper French Version Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner Surface Warranty (U.S.A.) Dairy Bin Warranty (CANADA) Modular Door Bin Safety Instructions Egg Box Grounding Requirements I_ Freezer Section Parts And Features Tilting Door Refrigerator Installation 8-17...
Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S.
(CANADA) LG REFRIGERATOR LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, yore product which proves to be detective in material or workananship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below fiom the date of original purchase. This warranD is good onb 7to the original purchaser of the product during the warranD period as long as it is in any Canadian Pro+Jnce.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous... even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR deposing of your old refrigerator, please follow the OR FREEZER instructions at right to help prevent accidents. •...
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
INSTALLATION 1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness Excessive Weight Hazard of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the Use two or more people to move and install rear to aid in door closing.
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HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25960**/LFX21960** Models) To move refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigertor door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).
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HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25960**/LFX21960** Models) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Handle • Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door.
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HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models) To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Loosen the set screws with the 3/32" Allen Mounting wrench and remove the handle.
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HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with the 3/32"...
REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 1. Removing Refrigerator Door _, CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors. • Left Door - FIG.2 1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4). - FIG.1 2.
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2. Reinsalling the Refrigerator Door • Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 2. Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch. Rotate lever counterclockwise to secure hinge. 3.
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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it PULLOUT DRAWER up to separate it from the rails. IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. PULLOUT DRAWER Right IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or Rail Cover property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more Leveling to the rear by turning both leveling legs clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs--one on the leveling legs the same amount.
SETTING THE CONTROLS Filter • It displays in months the number of months left to exchange the filter from the moment power is connected Temperature • Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that lets to the refrigerator. you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator •...
Display Power Saving Mode Display Power Saving Mode This function places the display into power saving mode until the next time the door is opened. Press the FREEZER and ICE PLUS buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds. All LEDs will then turn ON, then OFR When the power saving mode is activated, the display will remain off until the next time the door is opened.
HOW TO USE A NEW DOOR ICE BUCKET The ice maker will stop producing ice when ice bucket is full. If you need more ice, please use the extra ice bucket in freezer compartment so icemaker can keep producing ice. How to remove the Door Ice Bucket.
ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This before doing this.
REFRIGERATOR SECTION STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE: For further information about preparing food for WATER DISPENSER freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out.
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES _, CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet shelf falling or spilling food. your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.
SNACK PAN REMOVING CRISPER • Crispers without rails While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forward 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. slightly. 2. Lift the front of the crisper up, then pull it straight out. 3.
To remove crisper door flap 1. Remove crisper cover (as illustrated above). 1. Raise the door flap as high as it will open. 2. Hold the glass cover and turn the crisper cover over. 2. Press the plastic hinge toward the center of the door 3.
MODULAR DOOR BIN WARNING: Be careful when you open tilting door so that you do not injure your foot! The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. TILT-OUTDOOR BASKET(LFX25*****only) 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out.
DURABASE PULL OUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and in O direction to pull up and remove. pull straight out.
FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and It is recommended that you replace the filter when the remove protective cover from the o-rings. water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the or ice maker performance decreases noticeably.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position Explosion Hazard does not remove power to the light circuit. Use non-flammable cleaner.
Tochangefreezerlight WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION 1. Unplug refrigerator power cordformoutlet. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator 2. Using a flatinstrument, gentlyprythelampcoverloose before you leave. in thefrontas shown. R otate downward t o remove the reartabs.
!:l :l{I]lli / / I 1:1l:llii{I] illI:t / [4 lilt :1illI:I N ! it NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than you expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button. Personal Injury Hazard Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator moves up one light.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and This water line installation is not warranted by the 2 ferrules (sleeves) to refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these connect the copper tubing to instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive the shutoff valve and the water damage.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE (CONTINUED) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
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10.TURN THE WATER ON AT THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE SHUTOFF VALVE REFRIGERATOR Removing and Replacing Valve Cover Tighten any connections that leak. Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
• The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also didn't make.
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Check if... Then... COMPRESSOR • Modern refrigerators with more storage The refrigerator that was replaced was an MOTOR SEEMS older model. space require more operating time. TO RUN TOO • The motor will run longer under warm The room temperature is hotter than normal. MUCH conditions.
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Check if... Then... ICE HAS OFF- • Discard first few batches of ice to avoid The icemaker was recently installed. TASTE OR ODOR discolored or off-flavored ice. • Throw away old ice and make new supply. The ice has been stored for too long. •...
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Check if... Then... TEMPERATURE The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates • Locate air vents by using your hand to IS TOO WARM from the freezer to the fresh food section and sense airflow and move all packages that OR THERE IS block vents and restrict airflow.